Can Dialysis Be Temporary?

Can Dialysis Be Temporary?

Dialysis is a treatment for when the kidneys stop working as they should. It filters waste, water and salt to prevent them from building up in the body, helps control blood pressure and balances minerals – such as potassium, sodium and calcium – in the blood. Dialysis...

Kidney Disease Basics

Kidney Disease Basics

A chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnosis may come as a surprise to many people, because the symptoms are often times subtle. The signs of kidney disease are: Change in urination Swelling Fatigue Skin rash Metallic taste in the mouth Nausea and/or vomiting Shortness of...

Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease

Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease

About chronic kidney disease (CKD) With chronic kidney disease, the kidneys don’t usually fail all at once. Instead, kidney disease often progresses slowly over a period of years. This is good news because if CKD is caught early, medicines and lifestyle changes may...